World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Boudicca
Encyclopedia entry explores Boudicca, a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire in 60/61 CE.
HyperHistory Online
Hyper History: Severus, Roman Emperor, 146 211
A brief summary of Septimius Severus, his coming to power in 193 and the origin of a military monarchy in the Roman Empire, plus the coincidental origination of the term "Europe" and what it meant.
BBC
Bbc: History: Hadrian's Wall
A pictorial tour of Hadrian's Wall, this features a dozen pictures of the wall and the forts that were built into the wall. Click on "Find Out More," to get a print bibliography. Archived.
Able Media
Classics Tech Center: The Punic Wars
A simulation created by a social studies teacher illustrates the difficult decisions faced by both Hannibal and the Romans during and following the Second Punic War. Helps encourage critical thinking as well as retention of historical...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Science in Ancient Rome
From the development of concrete to state of the art military technology, students will be fascinated by the achievements of ancient Rome when they read history for kids on science in ancient Rome.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: The Roman Army and Legion
The Ancient Roman army is considered to be the most powerful armies in world history. Kids learn about the army of Ancient Rome on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: Roman Wars and Battles
A website where students learn about the wars and battles of Ancient Rome. How the Roman army conquered much of Europe and fought the Punic Wars as well as other great battles.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Cornelius Nepos Life of Epaminondas
A biographical sketch by 1st century B.C. Roman author, Cornelius Nepos, of the Theban statesman and military leader, Epaminondas. Epaminondas lived at the beginning of the 4th century B.C. The author stresses Epaminondas's strength of...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Etruscans
History for kids website presents an overview of the history of the pre-Roman Etruscan civilization who inhabited the area in modern day Tuscany. Students learn about government, military, culture and religion.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: The Second Punic Wars
History teacher, Tom Richey created PowerPoint presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Second Punic Wars as presented with illustrations, maps and humor.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Libya: History
Read about the history of Libya from its beginnings as a Phoenician outpost through its control by many governments, its eventual independence, and current government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Frederick Barbarossa
History for Kids presents a brief history of Frederick Barbarossa, an influential emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, also known as Frederick I. Barbarossa ruled from 1155 to the year he died in 1190 and was famous for his military might...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roman Eagle
Eagle, as a military standard, was adopted by the Romans, and even by nations preceding them in history. The Persians, in the time of Cyrus the Younger, bore an eagle on a spear as a standard. The Romans for some time used the eagle, the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Forum and Markets of Trajan
Marcus Ulpius Traianus, now commonly referred to as Trajan, reigned as Romess emperor from 98 until 117 C.E. and had a reputation as a good emporer. A massive architectural complex-referred to as the Forum of Trajan was devoted to...
Boise State University
Boise State University: Byzantine Empire: An Outline
Annotated outline of the history of the Byzantine Empire.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Signa Militaria
Signa Militaria, military ensigns or standards. The most ancient standard employed by the Romans is said to have been a handful of straw fixed to the top of a spear or pole. Hence the company of soldiers belonging to it was called...
California State University
Cal State Northridge: Pompey the Great
This site from Cal State Northridge provides an excerpt from Pliny's "Natural History" where he discusses Pompey's early military career and conquests of the pirates and the East.
Other
The Food Timeline
A collection of food resources-- in chronological order can be viewed at this site. Want to know what the pioneers cooked or when agriculture began? When was the Moon Pie invented? How about jelly beans, catsup, or breakfast cereal?...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Julius Caesar
(100 BC- 44 BC) A Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men in world history.